Videos tagged with UH-60 Black Hawk

This video details the harrowing events of the Battle of Takur Ghar, focusing on the damage sustained by a Chinook helicopter and its crew during Operation Anaconda. It highlights the critical failure of multiple electrical systems due to RPG and machine gun fire, rendering AC-powered miniguns inoperable. The narrative emphasizes the crew's resilience and the pilot's skillful maneuvering to evade further enemy fire and execute a controlled crash landing, despite significant aircraft damage and the loss of a team member.

This video showcases a dramatic helicopter sling load operation involving a Sikorsky CH-53 heavy-lift helicopter and a UH-60 Black Hawk. The footage captures the Black Hawk being released and subsequently crashing onto a military target range. Speaker Nikko Ortiz, identified as a veteran and military hardware content creator, provides commentary with an entertaining tone, humorously referencing the need for funding in Israel.

This video showcases the impressive capabilities of a suppressed Dillon Aero M134 Minigun, highlighting its 3D-printed titanium and Inconel suppressor with a 30,000-round core life. Expert instructor Micah Mayfield demonstrates live fire from a vehicle, noting the surprisingly low noise and recoil, and even conducts a test where hearing protection is not required at 10-15 yards for short bursts. The video also briefly features a suppressed Dillon Aero Sniper Rifle and concludes with aerial shooting drills from a Black Hawk helicopter.

This video compilation showcases various military training scenarios and equipment, highlighting both successful operations and humorous mishaps. It features insights into military life, tactical procedures, and equipment used by branches like the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, and US Air Force. The content is presented with a high-energy, relatable tone, drawing from the speaker's military background.

This video showcases advanced tactical training from Barrel & Hatchet, demonstrating helicopter insertion via UH-60 Black Hawk and immediate transition into Close Quarters Battle (CQB) drills. The content highlights professional movement, team coordination, and the use of high-end tactical equipment, including AR-15 platform rifles with suppressors and optics, in a simulated high-intensity environment.

This entry details the extreme combat scenario faced by pilots during the Battle of Mogadishu, specifically highlighting Karl Maier's actions. It covers the tactical decisions made during helicopter landings in hostile urban environments and the use of an MP5 submachine gun for suppressive fire while piloting. The content emphasizes the high-stakes nature of military aviation operations in intense combat zones.

This guide details the evolution of Black Hawk helicopter loadouts for specialized units operating in environments like Somalia. It covers the transition from M60s to M134 Miniguns and the integration of 30mm cannons and Hellfire missiles, transforming utility helicopters into potent attack platforms. The information is presented with the authority of a former TF160 pilot with direct combat experience.

This video features Mike Durant, a retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 and pilot from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), discussing his experiences, most notably surviving the 'Black Hawk Down' incident in Mogadishu, Somalia. Durant details his career path from early life and inspiration to join the Army, through flight school, his assignments in Korea and Panama, and his eventual selection into the elite 160th SOAR. He recounts the development of armed Blackhawk capabilities and his involvement in operations like Just Cause and Prime Chance, culminating in his harrowing experience during Operation Gothic Serpent.

This entry details the experiences of Mike Durant, a former 160th SOAR pilot and POW during the Battle of Mogadishu. It covers his perspective on the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, his capture, survival, and reflections on the event, drawing from his firsthand account on the Shawn Ryan Show. The content highlights the bravery of soldiers and the harsh realities of combat.

This entry details a harrowing account of political prisoners in Colombia, focusing on a failed rescue attempt and the brutal execution protocols of the FARC. It highlights the critical survival tactic of 'playing dead' and the nuanced perspective of hostages regarding rescue operations, emphasizing a preference for U.S. forces. The content draws from a first-hand survivor account, offering high authority and detailed knowledge of the events.

This entry details a harrowing survival account from the Colombian jungle, focusing on a near-execution during a FARC hostage crisis. It highlights the psychological toll of captivity, the role of military presence (UH-60 Black Hawks) in escalating tension, and the critical role of communication in averting disaster. The narrative underscores the resilience of hostages and the unpredictable nature of conflict zones.

This video humorously demonstrates the immense power of helicopter rotor wash, showcasing how it can easily displace heavy training dummies (150-200 lbs). Nikko Ortiz's energetic reaction highlights the unexpected force, even joking about the perspective of a casualty being rescued. The visual evidence includes UH-60 Black Hawk style helicopters and purple signal smoke on a beach training range.